Lot 68
  • 68

A Regency brass-inlaid rosewood circular center table

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • mahogany, rosewood
  • height 30 in.; diameter 4 ft. 3 3/4 in.
  • 76.2 cm; 131.4 cm
with brass-inlaid foliate edge, above a plain apron with cockbead molding, tilting over a cylindrical standard with leaf-carved collar, tripartite base with brass-inlaid edging, on paw feet.  The unerside with chalked number A6190.

Provenance

Stair & Company, New York.

Condition

Overall good restored condition; the top of the square support to tilting tabletop now with two large blocks to raise the height of the table approximately two inches; the locking mechanism later and shifted; the surface appears to be French polished; small circular patches to underside of top where original locking mechanism was fastened; minor lifting to brass inlay; the frieze with light age cracks to veneers; four small patches to lower molded edge of frieze; bearers later and with infilled holes to underside of top where previous bearers were fitted; slight lifting to brass inlay of base; veneer patch to one corner of base; overall some old marks, scratches, and scuffs.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.